AFI DOCS — the American Film Institute’s documentary film festival — announced its DOCS Talks and Industry Forum events for its 19th edition, June 22-27.
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‘Wolfgang’ Trailer. Documentary on Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck Debuts on Disney+
Wolfgang (Alex Berliner / AB images / Disney) Disney+ released the official trailer for Wolfgang, the new documentary on celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck premiering at Tribeca Festival, and streaming June 25 on DisneyPlus.
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Watch Trailer for POV: POINTS OF VIEW. Alton Glass’ Sci-fi VR Experience on Implicit Bias
POV: Points of View directed by Alton Glass POV: Points of View is a sci-fi virtual reality experience that educates Black and other at-risk communities about implicit bias in emerging technologies and law enforcement.
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Rooftop Films Summer Series Announces 2021 Feature Film Slate
Rooftop Films Summer Series at Green-Wood Cemetery Rooftop Films Summer Series returns with more than 40 outdoor screenings featuring new independent feature films, short film programs, from June 17th through mid-September. Keeping with a 25-year long tradition, the Summer Series will open with a collection of new short films on Thursday, June 17th, at Green-Wood Cemetery.
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‘Robust’ starring Gérard Depardieu to Open 60th International Critics’ Week
Robust starring Gérard Depardieu The 60th edition of International Critics’ Week (La Semaine de la Critique) in Cannes will open with with Constance Meyer’s Robuste (Robust), starring Gérard Depardieu as we have rarely seen him before, unsettlingly truthful. In the film, when his right-hand man and only mate has to go away for a few weeks, Georges – an ageing film star – is given a substitute, Aïssa. The disillusioned actor and the young female security guard forge a special relationship. Also starring in the film are Déborah Lukumuena, Lucas Mortier, Megan Northam, Florence Janas and Steve Tientcheu.
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Cleveland International Film Festival Reveals 2022 Dates, Set for In Person at Playhouse Square
2022 Cleveland International Film Festival (CIFF46) at Playhouse Square Cleveland International Film Festival returns for CIFF46, which will take place March 30 – April 10, 2022. CIFF46 will take place in person at the Festival’s new and permanent home in Playhouse Square — the largest performing arts center outside of New York City. There will also be an online component of CIFF46, with information to be shared at a later date.
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THE QUEEN OF BASKETBALL , Ben Proudfoot’s Documentary on Lucy Harris, Women’s Basketball Great at Tribeca
The Queen of Basketball directed by Ben Proudfoot Oscar® nominated director Ben Proudfoot’s new documentary short film The Queen of Basketball will have its World Premiere at the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival in the Shorts: Go Big program.
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Watch Trailer for NAMOO, Erick Oh’s Animated Short Film at Tribeca
Namoo directed by Erick Oh Oscar®-nominated filmmaker Erick Oh’s (Opera) animated short film Namoo (나무), is inspired by the passing of Erick’s grandfather, Namoo – which translates to “tree” in Korean – marks Oh’s most personal work to date. The theatrical version of Namoo will premiere at Tribeca Film Festival.
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WHO WILL START ANOTHER FIRE – Kino Lorber Sets Release for Dedza Films’ Shorts by Underrepresented Emerging Filmmakers
Family Tree directed by Nicole Amani Magabo Kiggundu Kino Lorber and Dedza Films’ first collaborative release “Who will start another fire?” is an international short film omnibus showcasing the works of nine emerging filmmakers from underrepresented communities around the world.
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61st Krakow Film Festival Winners – ‘Polański, Horowitz. Hometown’ Wins Audience Award
Roman Polański and Ryszard Horowitz in “Polański, Horowitz. Hometown” directed by Mateusza Kudła, Anna Kokoszka-Romer At the awards ceremony of the 61st Krakow Film Festival, the audience award went to Anna Kokoszka-Romer and Mateusz Kudła’s film “Polański, Horowitz. Hometown”.
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‘Who Are You, Charlie Brown?’ Trailer. Lupita Nyong’o Narrates Apple TV+ Documentary on Popular Comic Strip
Charles M. Schulz pictured with his beloved Peanuts characters in “Who Are You, Charlie Brown?” Apple TV+ debuted the official trailer for the upcoming documentary special, “Who Are You, Charlie Brown?,” set to make its global debut on Friday, June 25 on Apple TV+. Narrated by Lupita Nyong’o the special features interviews with friends, family, cartoonists and famous fans of the comic strip, to create a heartwarming portrait of the late “Peanuts” creator Charles M. Schulz.
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2021 Chattanooga Film Festival Announces Lineup Of Offbeat Indie Comedies, Horror and Documentary Films
Broadcast Signal Intrusion directed by Jacob Gentry The Chattanooga Film Festival (CFF) revealed their full lineup of feature films, short films and events for their 8th edition, set to run virtually June 24 – 29.